1. Rewrite the following sentences using the conditionals links you’ve learnt so far.

a. Samantha missed the maths exam and she had to repeat it the following day.

If only……………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………

b. Her sister Jessica needs to practise more if she wants to be an Olympian.

Unless……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………...…

c. Her parents didn’t go with her on her last competition.

They wish……………………….………………………………………………………………………….…………

d. Samantha needs to practise more for her next try-out, but doesn’t have time.

If only……………………….…………………………………………………………………………………..….…

e. Jessica worked a lot and she won the competition.

Unless……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………...…

transform the following sentences into reported speech.

a) “the problem is often discussed within an international context.”

He said

b) “the Internet and other ICts are somehow transforming society these days.”

He said

c) “Why do you need to have access to the Internet?”

She asked

d) “read your email today!”

My friend told me

Rewrite the sentences using the conjunction in brackets. Remember to make the necessary
changes.

a) John hasn’t got an email account. Mark hasn’t got an email account too. (neither … nor)

b) teenagers read their email every day. they want to be informed. (so that)

c) I buy a newspaper every day. I watch the news on tV too. (not only … but also)

d) I am looking for information. I am surfing the Internet. (in order to)

2. Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech.
a.“I fundamentally reject the notion you need technology aids in grammar school,” said Alan
Eagle.
b. “The idea that an app on an iPad can better teach my kids to read or do arithmetic, that’s
ridiculous,” he
exclaimed.
c. “For three weeks, we ate our way through fractions,” the teacher said.
d. Paul Thomas, a former teacher and an associate professor of education at Furman
University says, “a
spare approach to technology in the classroom will always benefit learning, as teaching is a
human
experience. Technology is a distraction when we need literacy, numeracy and critical thinking.”
e. “Schools and computers don’t mix,” parents and educators stated.